Vanessa Grubbs
Vanessa Grubbs
Vanessa Grubbs (pronunciation: vuh-NESS-uh GRUBS) is a renowned American nephrologist and author, known for her significant contributions to the field of medicine and healthcare.
Etymology
The name Vanessa is of Greek origin, meaning "butterfly". The surname Grubbs is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "grub", meaning "to dig".
Career
Dr. Vanessa Grubbs is a practicing nephrologist, a specialist in kidney disease and hypertension. She is also an associate professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She has dedicated her career to addressing disparities in access to kidney transplantation and improving the care of patients with chronic kidney disease.
Publications
Grubbs is also an author, known for her book "Hundreds of Interlaced Fingers: A Kidney Doctor's Search for the Perfect Match", which explores the complexities of the American healthcare system, particularly in relation to kidney disease and transplantation.
Related Terms
- Nephrology
- Kidney disease
- Hypertension
- Kidney transplantation
- Chronic kidney disease
- University of California, San Francisco
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vanessa Grubbs
- Wikipedia's article - Vanessa Grubbs
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